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He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent.

Lao Tzu

Source
Tao Te Ching (Tao Teh King), 33, trans. James Legge
Written
6th–4th century BC

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The chapter continues, “He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes himself is mighty.” Legge’s translation of the same line differs from modern renderings, which often choose “wise” or “enlightened” for the second term.

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